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Famous tunesmiths donate lyrics for Dec. 14 auction to benefit Americana Music Association
Famous tunesmiths donate lyrics for Dec. 14 auction to benefit Americana Music Association
examiner.com — Lyrics: An American Artform is the title of the Dec. 14 benefit event that will be held... in honor of the Americana Music Association from 6 to 9 p.m. at downtown Nashville's Tinney Contemporary Gallery, 237 Fifth Ave. North. The Monday-eve... (more) Famous tunesmiths donate lyrics for Dec. 14 auction to ...
Jason Aldean becomes lone solo country artist to release a platinum album in 2009
Jason Aldean becomes lone solo country artist to release a platinum album in 2009
examiner.com — He may not have scored the American Music Award he was nominated for recently, even though many... fans longed to see him take the prize, but being Jason Aldean continues to have its perks, nonetheless. Only eight months after its release, Aldean... (more) Jason Aldean becomes lone solo country artist to release ...
Singer John Rich opens his new home to host fundraiser for candidate Zach Wamp
Singer John Rich opens his new home to host fundraiser for candidate Zach Wamp
examiner.com —  Country hit-maker John Rich is thowing his support behind and  opening his home to Republican Zach Wamp,... left, in the 2010 governor's race in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of  Wortman Works)Country music’s John Rich isn’... (more) Singer John Rich opens his new home to host fundraiser ...
Hit Songwriter-turned-Solo Artist Bridgette Tatum Debuts Her First Music Video Online via NFR Site
Hit Songwriter-turned-Solo Artist Bridgette Tatum Debuts Her First Music Video Online via NFR Site
suite101.com — Newcomer-to-watch Bridgette Tatum unveils debut video for "(I Like My) Cowboys Dirty" on National Finals Rodeo Web... site. (more) Hit Songwriter-turned-Solo Artist Bridgette Tatum Debuts ...
Little Texas re-launches 'Every Day's Like Christmas' for fans
Little Texas re-launches 'Every Day's Like Christmas' for fans
suite101.com — Platinum-selling Little Texas has re-released its original holiday tune following the close of the act's record label.... (more) Little Texas re-launches 'Every Day's Like Christmas' ...
Taylor Swift nets 8 Grammy nominations but plenty of nods left for other country stars
Taylor Swift nets 8 Grammy nominations but plenty of nods left for other country stars
examiner.com — Dwight Yoakam announces Grammy nominees on Dec.2, 2009, in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP/Chris Pizello) In the world... of the Grammys, the country music categories are dubbed "Field 8," and this year's crop of contenders features a predictable col... (more) Taylor Swift nets 8 Grammy nominations but plenty of ...
Country's contemporary set and a few  traditionalists net 52nd Annual Grammy Awards nominations
Country's contemporary set and a few traditionalists net 52nd Annual Grammy Awards nominations
examiner.com — In the world of the Grammys, the country music categories are dubbed "Field 8," and this year's... collection of contenders features a predictable crop of contemporary country artists, such as eight-category nominee Taylor Swift and the... (more) Country's contemporary set and a few traditionalists ...
CEO Tammy Genovese announces retirement from Country Music Association post
CEO Tammy Genovese announces retirement from Country Music Association post
examiner.com — After a 24-year career with the Country Music Association, Tammy Genovese has opted to resign her role... as the organization's chief executive officer, according to a press release from the CMA Board of Directors. Effective today, Dec. 2, St... (more) CEO Tammy Genovese announces retirement from Country ...
Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert video in honor of 'Gimme That Girl'
Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert video in honor of 'Gimme That Girl'
examiner.com — Joe Nichols just completed shooting on the music video for his brand-new single, "Gimmie That Girl," at... Cowboys in San Antonio, Texas, where he performed to a packed house in the Lone Star honky-tonk. "There's nothing like p... (more) Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert ...
Jo Dee Messina sings live at Rockefeller tree lighting Dec. 2 before playing two local benefit shows
Jo Dee Messina sings live at Rockefeller tree lighting Dec. 2 before playing two local benefit shows
examiner.com — With a new single set for January release, Jo Dee Messina will take part in the tree... lighting at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 2 before returning to Music City to play two benefit shows. (Photo courtesy of Campbell Entertainment Group) Ju... (more) Jo Dee Messina sings live at Rockefeller tree lighting ...
Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take part in Dec. 20 TNT event
Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take part in Dec. 20 TNT event
examiner.com — Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will join Oprah for the second time on Nov. 30.Platinum-selling... duo Sugarland, whose lineup recently scored a 2009 CMA prize, will make guest on the Monday, Nov. 30, installment of The Oprah Winfre... (more) Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take ...
She's country: Hit-songstress Bridgette Tatum set to rock Douglas Corner on Nov. 28
She's country: Hit-songstress Bridgette Tatum set to rock Douglas Corner on Nov. 28
examiner.com — Root 49 artist Bridgette Tatum will headline Douglas Corner Cafe in downtown Nashville on Nov. 28.Rising country... artist Bridgette Tatum will treat locals to a rockin'-country set that's in the budget, even in these recession-plagued economic times, c... (more) She's country: Hit-songstress Bridgette Tatum set to ...
Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for country fans
Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for country fans
examiner.com — Chart-topper Jason Aldean has had quite a year, including a recent American Music Awards nomination, and as... 2009 comes to a close, the country-rocker has released a souvenir of his live show with help from iTunes. Released this week as part of... (more) Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for ...
Dolly Parton launches her own retail store in downtown Nashville just in time for holiday shoppers
Dolly Parton launches her own retail store in downtown Nashville just in time for holiday shoppers
examiner.com — One of Tennessee's larger-than-life exports has set up shop, officially, in downtown Music City, and just in... time for the holiday shopping season. Although the store won’t celebrate its grand opening until spring 2010 with a special... (more) Dolly Parton launches her own retail store in downtown ...
Music-biz veteran Sandra Fox launches FlySongs venture with Dec. 3 party downtown
Music-biz veteran Sandra Fox launches FlySongs venture with Dec. 3 party downtown
examiner.com — A new song-related venture, FlySongs, is hanging its shingle in Music City with the intent to represent... Southern songs to the film and television industry. Consequently, in honor of the company's launch, founder Sandra Fox will host a seri... (more) Music-biz veteran Sandra Fox launches FlySongs venture ...
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